Machiavellian - 1: of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism 2 : suggesting the principles of conduct laid down by
Machiavelli; specifically : marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith from M-W.COM

Translation of Leo's telephone call - Jorge, please.
Ah, cancelled? For now, no?
And this is connected to this rumor?
What shit, Jorge. I don't know, I don't know. I don't want to lose this opportunity.
We'll come up with something, okay?
Thanks, Jorge, see you later.

"The world breaks everyone. And afterwards, many are strong at the broken places. Those that will not break, it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave, impartially." - Ernest Hemingway from A Farewell To Arms